The ski resorts opening early

Patience may be a virtue, but don't worry if it's not your strong suit. For extra keen skiers and snowboarders, there are resorts all over the world renowned for their promise of early season snow, including Tignes, pictured, with some open for business as early as October. And with snow already reported in resorts including Silverton Mountain in Colorado and Banff in Alberta, why wait to hit the slopes? By Helen Coffey